1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Rover P4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Humber | Rover |
| Model | Hawk | P4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
